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Portuguese Wines Surge in Popularity Among British Drinkers

3/26/2026

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Portuguese wines are gaining popularity among British drinkers due to indigenous grapes.
Vinho Verde is light, crisp, food-friendly, and often lightly effervescent.
In the Dão region, encruzado whites are valued for quality and aging.
Marks & Spencer has added encruzado to its Found range and white port is highlighted for cocktails.
Affordable recommendations include Quinta do Ameal Bico Amarelo Vinho Verde and Cockburn’s Fine White Port.

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Story summary

Portuguese wines are gaining popularity among British drinkers due to indigenous grapes.
Vinho Verde is light, crisp, food-friendly, and often lightly effervescent.
In the Dão region, encruzado whites are valued for quality and aging.
Marks & Spencer has added encruzado to its Found range and white port is highlighted for cocktails.
Affordable recommendations include Quinta do Ameal Bico Amarelo Vinho Verde and Cockburn’s Fine White Port.